Master of Science in Management - Information Systems Security

Attacks on computer systems and networks are one of the most significant threats facing today’s businesses. The exposure of sensitive data, customer information or financial records could cost a company dearly. The Master of Science in Management - Information Systems Security helps to prepare technical leaders in security management to combat threats in today’s environment through an understanding of security management, network security principles, and certification and accreditation requirements.

Career Paths

If you want to achieve more in your career, you have to own every opportunity— starting with the right Master of Science in Management degree. Potential career paths for those who earn a Master of Science in Management in Information Systems Security include:2

Curriculum

The following courses are specific to the Information Systems Security concentration. To view courses that must be completed for all Master of Science in Management degrees, visit the Master of Science in Management overview page.

Computer Systems Security Foundations

Network Security

Security Management

Software Information Assurance

System Security Certification and Accreditation

Your studies will also include a Project Management Institute (PMI)®-registered [http://www.pmi.org/] project management component that provides a solid base of knowledge to address today's most pressing management challenges.

Alumni Experience

Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas the alumni were asked about. 3

Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*

Satisfaction with experience at CTU

88%

Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague

90%

Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter

90%

CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field

73%

My education has helped me advance my career

65%

Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*

Engage in creative problem solving

82%

Understand all sides of an issue or challenge

79%

Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges

80%

Communicate effectively with co-workers

83%

Communicate effectively with my manager

80%

*Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency.

Employer Experience

Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.4,5

Employer Experience Rating (%)*

Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another

88%

CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees

100%

CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job6

Take inititiative to lead projects6

Think about how their projects will impact the business6

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1Students may be required to complete some or all coursework for the program via Virtual Campus

2http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime; The career titles are provided by Burning Glass. These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings. Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation. Some career titles listed above may not be entry-level and may require further education or job experience.

3Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.

4Employer Survey -2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.

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